Lab Technician/ Sand and Gravel testing (seasonal May-Sept)

Sundre Sand & Gravel is a family owned business that has been in the sand & gravel business for 50 years. Are you looking to work for a company that creates a good working culture in a fast paced business with the opportunity for growth Sundre will train you if you are new to the industry and are looking for a change. We are looking for employees that will help build Sundre for the future and in turn create a long working career for you.

Benefits:

• Health insurance paid100% for single coverage for employee
• Simple IRA Plan- available after 1 year-Sundre will match up to 3%
• Other supplemental insurances available at employees cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preform aggregate sampling of production materials at mining sites and sampling of stockpiled aggregate materials at various pit locations.
• Prepare samples for sieve analysis by sample reduction and drying of the sample.
• Perform test procedures in the field or central lab on the aggregate materials and other related materials to ensure these materials meet NDDOT quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of test results
• Maintain lab cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
• Keep all samples tagged and organized.
• Processing samples as per supervisor instructions.

Other Duties:

• Uses various equipment shakers and screens.
• Move samples to cold storage/ keep storage clean and organized.
• Performs lab clean-up.
• Maintains all tools and equipment in a safe and clean condition.
• Preform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree GED is preferred. Previous related experience in the construction field is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Basic Math and computer skills.
• Willingness to travel and work overnight as needed.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one settingin a fast paced environment.
• Standard Drivers License is preferred.
• MSHA and NDDOT Aggregate Tester Certification are a plus but not required

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time and use hands/ arms to lift and split samples. The employee will be in a very dusty enviorment. The employee is occasionally required to sit walk crawl kneel bend and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-100 lbs repeatedly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Other Qualifications

May be subject to drug testing and physical abilities testing.